One More Dog, One More Chance: Why Fostering Matters

For many animal lovers, the question isn’t if they want to help—it’s how. For Laurie Lewis, a new Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) foster, the answer was clear: fostering […]

SMALL SPACES CAN SAVE BIG LIVES

Fostering Myths – PART 2 By Uchenna C. Okeke When it comes to making a difference, we often think big. But sometimes, it is the smallest acts of kindness that […]

4 Reasons to Foster an Adult Cat

By Lauren Puckett In 2024, Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) volunteers fostered over 200 animals, most of them cats. Though some of these cats were kittens, there were plenty […]

Why HSLC Has No Dogs for Adoption – and How You Can Help

The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) is a foster-based rescue—which means we do not operate a physical shelter. Every animal we save depends on the availability of a foster […]

Why Attachment Shouldn’t Stop You From Fostering

By Uchenna C. Okeke Many people hesitate to foster because they fear becoming attached. If you’ve ever thought about fostering a rescued animal, this concern may have crossed your mind. […]

Perks of Adopting Cats in Pairs

By Kailyn Carr When it comes to things we like or love, we tend to live by the philosophy that if one is good, two is even better. Why stop […]

Who are the Fosters in Your Neighborhood?

Throughout the month of April, the Humane Society of Loudoun County has been running an awareness campaign called “Who are the Fosters in Your Neighborhood?*” The goal? To shine a […]

5 Ways Fostering or Adopting a Pet Benefits Children

By Lauren Puckett From the boy throwing a stick for his dog, to the girl cuddling up with her cat, there’s simply no bond like that of a child and […]

Experience the Joy of Vacation Fostering

By Lauren Puckett Did you know that the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) adopted out over 150 cats and dogs in 2023? And, because HSLC is a foster-based organization, […]

Fantastic First-Time Foster Experience

By Oliver Bittenbender Caring for any foster animal can be a very rewarding experience. We recently published a blog about the reasons to foster an adult cat (vs. kittens). But […]